Waterloo gets more connected with flights to Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal

In an exciting move that will see Waterloo’s innovation ecosystem get more deeply connected to other major Canadian hubs, Pivot Airlines and the Region of Waterloo International Airport have reached an arrangement to provide scheduled domestic air service to Ottawa, Toronto, Windsor and Montreal.

Service is planned to begin after some necessary regulatory approvals and is contingent upon a loosening of COVID-19 travel-related restrictions. The flights will be operated with Canadian made CRJ Jets and De Havilland Dash 8 Regional Turboprops.

The agreement with YKF will see Pivot build maintenance, operations and office facilities at the airport, enabling them to serve the community and travelling public better while creating local jobs.

Eric Edmondson, CEO, Pivot Airlines said “Pivot Airlines partnership with the Region of Waterloo International Airport allows us to focus on providing safe and convenient travel options for guests who prioritize the convenience and benefits of using a modern regional airport that is focused on providing the safest return to travel protocols for travellers.”

“We welcome Pivot Airlines to Waterloo Region. As the 10th largest urban area in Canada, our residents made 154,300 trips by air last year to the destinations announced today,”

Karen Redman, Regional Chair of Waterloo Region

“We welcome Pivot Airlines to Waterloo Region. As the 10th largest urban area in Canada, our residents made 154,300 trips by air last year to the destinations announced today,” said Karen Redman, Regional Chair of Waterloo Region. “These are challenging times – yet, COVID-19 will end and demand for air travel is growing. If you need to travel by air, we urge residents to support local air service. We believe Pivot’s new service will encourage investment and create jobs in Waterloo Region.”

For more information, contact:

Brock Henderson, Vice President Operations Control Pivot Airlines
T: 416-659-6615
E: Brock.Henderson@flypivot.com

Sandra McAuley, Marketing and Communications Supervisor                     
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
T: 519-648-2256 ext. 8504 (1-866-648-2256 ext. 8504)                  
E: smcauley@regionofwaterloo.ca